PREP SPORTS: ‘The relationships I created with those guys will last forever’: Arab’s Brody McCain looks back on Knight years
ARAB, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Arab senior Brody McCain about some of the many great sports memories he made during...
ACES: Pinkeye in cattle: Combating an expanded list of viruses and bacteria
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Pinkeye is a well-known bacterial infection that cattle producers watch for each year. The number of cases often increase during...
Obituary: Elbert Junior Boatright
Funeral service for Elbert Junior Boatright, will be held at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 2 p.m. Mr. Boatright...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – SWEET TREAT ‘EM@TheArboretum
SWEET TREAT ‘EM@TheArboretum offers decades of summertime sweets from the 1870s time period of the folktale, “WUNDERGARTEN,” to the 2020s of today. I can’t...
Trump to visit Alabama this summer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) on Thursday announced that Former President Donald Trump will be visiting the state this summer, saying,...
Copper Cricket hops into town
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s boutique scene is ever-changing, with specialized storefronts offering a host of home decor, bespoke garments and accessories as well as...
Notable nonprofits: Good Samaritan Health Clinic
‘We provide no less than what anyone would expect at a private clinic’
Nestled into an alcove on Arnold Street is Good Samaritan Health Clinic...
Files from yesteryear: 1908, 1932, 1933
From the files of 1908
The county teachers institute was held at Joppa with County Superintendent D.V. Smith presiding.
Cullman has secured the county high school, ...
Pilot Club donates $8.5K to Field of Miracles
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of the Pilot Club of Cullman on Thursday, June 8, 2023, presented a donation of $8,500 to Cullman Parks, Recreation...
Obituary: Michael “Mike” Solley
Celebration of Life for Michael "Mike" Solley, age 62, of Joppa, will be at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Union Hill...
Obituary: Gladys Faye Robertson
Gladys Faye Robertson, age 82, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Gladys is survived by her daughter Candy Robertson Reeves (Mark);...
Obituary: Danny Lovan Hood
Danny Lovan Hood, age 71, of Brilliant, Ala., passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at his residence.
Danny was born on May 2, 1952 in...
Obituary: James Drake ‘Ja’ Hembree
Graveside service for James Drake ‘Ja’ Hembree, 54, of Logan, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, June 12, 2023 at White Oak Baptist Cemetery,...
Obituary: Wynell Brown Blalock
Wynell, known to most as Grandmommy, went peacefully to her heavenly home on June 9, 2023 surrounded by family members. She was a mother,...
Wallace State celebrates GED, ACE, Career and Workforce graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is proud to recognize dozens of students who completed a General Equivalency Degree (GED), Alabama Career Essentials...
Foundation board donates $275K for hospital beds
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Regional Foundation Board of Trustees on Thursday, June 8, 2023, donated $275,000 to the hospital for the purchase of...
CCS hosts meet and greet with Melanie Harris
CULLMAN, Ala. – Faculty, staff and families of East Elementary School on Thursday, June 8, 2023, were invited to a meet-and-greet event at the...
2nd Fridays are back!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday, June 9, marked the return of 2nd Fridays in downtown Cullman. The summertime favorite is hosted by the Cullman Area...
Home ‘total loss’ in fire
CULLMAN, Ala. – Fire claimed a residence on Oakhill Drive Northwest in the city of Cullman Friday afternoon, June 9.
According to Cullman Fire Rescue...
Obituary: Toni Kathryn Dixon
Toni Kathryn Dixon, age 72, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Cullman Regional. She was born Sunday, Sept. 3, 1950,...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 9, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 9, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
2nd Fridays return June 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mark your calendars – 2nd Fridays return beginning June 9 in and around Cullman’s Warehouse District. The monthly celebration with live...
Flourish kicks off Job Exploration Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman’s Job Exploration Program kicked off this week, Monday, June 5, 2023, and will run until June 30, 2023....
‘People don’t tell you who they are; they show you’: Vinemont’s Ally Banks looks back on high school years
VINEMONT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Vinemont senior Ally Banks. She was involved in cosmetology at CATA for three years and...
School record falls as Alabama earns 3 podium finishes on 2nd day of National Championships
AUSTIN, Texas – The second day of the National Championships featured the beginning of the women's action at Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium....
Obituary: Kiara LaShay Tyler
Kiara LaShay Tyler, a perfect angel, born May 1, 2023, in Jefferson County, Alabama, to Brandon Keith Tyler and Lanita Fay Cook, passed away...
Obituary: Kathryn Elaine Eddleman
Funeral service for Kathryn Elaine Eddleman, age 88, of Eva, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Bethel United Methodist...
Obituary: Harold Burnett
A graveside funeral service for Harold Burnett, 88, of Bremen, AL. will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Antioch Baptist Church and...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: John Walter Sauk, Sr.
John Walter Sauk, Sr., 71, of Addison, passed away June 4, 2023 at his residence.
He was born Nov. 20, 1951, in Chester, Pennsylvania.
John is...
PREP CHEER: ‘Everyone is treated like family at Good Hope’: Ashlin Hamm recaps Raider years
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Good Hope senior cheerleader Ashlin Hamm. Ashlin had a great high school cheerleading career...
ALL-STATE SOFTBALL: Cullman’ Shannon lands on 6A 1st team; Holly Pond’s Rickman earns 2A 2nd team honors
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Sports Writers Association has made its selections for this year’s All-State softball teams and a pair of local standouts...
A berry big deal!
Cullman Strawberry Festival named Alabama Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and the State of Alabama on Tuesday announced the Cullman Strawberry...
‘True community and support still occurs and exists’
CAPNA performs ‘block makeover’ on Denson Avenue
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteers with and employees of Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) have taken on...
Baileyton man faces 2 capital murder charges in arson, death of Noah Waters
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Baileyton man has been charged with two counts of capital murder in connection with the death of Noah Waters,...
Obituary: Amos Wailon Earwood
Amos Wailon Earwood, known as “Papa” by family, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Wailon was born on May...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
SEC announces kickoff times, TV networks for Auburn’s first 3 games
AUBURN, Ala. – The Hugh Freeze era will kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, Sept. 2 when Auburn hosts UMass in Jordan-Hare...
‘Keep your faith in God’: Holly Pond’s Raylee Beeson talks about life as a Bronco
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Holly Pond senior Raylee Beeson about some of the many memories she made in...
CCBOE names Meigs special education coordinator
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its May 2023 meeting approved the hire of Katie Meigs as the system's...
Update: Officials weigh in on Wal-Mart automation investment
CULLMAN, Ala. – As The Tribune previously reported, the Cullman City Council on Monday night approved a $20 million tax abatement for Wal-Mart, which...
Holly Pond Town Council selects Deborah Holcomb to complete husband’s term
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening selected Deborah Holcomb to complete the term of her husband Charles Holcomb,...
Obituary: Janice Marie Mann
Janice Marie Mann, 72, of Lynn, passed away June 4, 2023 at Keller Landing.
Janice was born March 20, 1951, in Winston County, Alabama. She...
Obituary: Jeanette Posey Treptau
Jeanette Posey Treptau, age 86, of Gallant, Alabama passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. She was born in Jasper on Jan. 9, 1937...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman Strawberry Festival named Alabama Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and the State of Alabama today announced the Cullman Strawberry Festival as the Alabama Strawberry Festival. The...
‘Be a role model for the children in my community’: Hanceville’s Abby Sharp reflects on high school career
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Hanceville senior Abby Sharp, and she discussed some of the many memories she made being...
Pups and Pints raises nearly $2.5K
CULLMAN, Ala. – People and pups alike had a pawsitively perfect time at the inaugural Pups and Pints fundraiser on Saturday, June 3. The...
Library summer programs plentiful
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library is offering summer programs for children and adults.
Tuesday, June 6, at 10 a.m. kids will get...
‘$350 million is the largest single capital investment in our history’
City council approves $20M tax abatement for Wal-Mart
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved a $20 million tax abatement for...
School-aged kids can get free weekly meals every Tuesday in June
CULLMAN, Ala. – Each Tuesday during the month of June, a week’s worth of free meals will be provided for school-aged children at the...
Obituary: Ruben Williams
Ruben was born on March 2, 1935, in the Harmony Community in Cullman County to Verlon Aurice and Nonnie Clayter Hudson Williams. Ruben passed...
Obituary: Rebecca Louise Allen Demlow
Funeral service for Rebecca Louise Allen Demlow, age 41, of Cullman, will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Athel Levon Rodgers
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date for Athel Levon Rodgers, 74, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the...
Obituary: Dianne Marie Dispoto
Dianne Marie Dispoto, 59, the daughter of James S. Galletta and preceded in death by her mother Luella M. (Craig) Galletta, went to be...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 5, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 5, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP SPORTS: ‘You need to set an example’: Holly Pond’s Kamryn Tankersley recaps junior year
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In this interview I spoke to Holly Pond Junior Kamryn Tankersley’s junior volleyball and basketball seasons with the Broncos. Tankersley...
“It’s Games Time!”: 40th Anniversary Alabama State Games coming June 9-11
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The months of planning and weeks of work have dwindled down into a few days of anxious anticipation as the 40th...
Ivey signs ‘historic’ Education Trust Fund, General Fund budgets
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the state’s budgets, including the General Fund and the supplemental and the Education Trust Fund...
Obituary: Harold Wayne Parker
Graveside service for Harold Wayne Parker, age 63, of Blountsville, will be at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Cullman City Cemetery;...
Vinemont’s Duckett named to Troy University Provost’s List
TROY, Ala. - TROY is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for the Spring Semester and Term 4...
ACES: Controlling horn flies in cattle: Is garlic’s pungent power the answer?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Horn flies can become a major issue for cattle during the summer. Commonly used fly control methods include sprays, drenches...
CCSO hosts community meeting at Sacred Heart
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) along with Sheriff Matt Gentry on Thursday, June 1, hosted a community meeting...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – READ ‘EM@TheArboretum
READ ‘EM@TheArboretum became a regular thing for me just last summer. I was working with a large group of community volunteers, including many of...
COLUMN: HGTV is BS
I’m not a handyman. I truly wish I was, but it’s just not in my DNA. I can’t make a straight cut on a...
Files from yesteryear: 1904, 1934
From the files of 1904
Warm, dry weather continues.
Arthur Sanderman is behind the counter at Vinemont Grocery Company.
Indications point to a victory for the Democratic...
Saints MC 7th annual Miracle League Ride coming June 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – It will be kickstands up for the Saints Motorcycle Club (MC) seventh annual Miracle League Ride Saturday, June 10. The yearly...
Holly Pond’s Putman named to Indiana Tech Dean’s List
FORT WAYNE, IN. -- An Indiana Tech undergraduate student who earns a GPA of 3.5 or higher during any semester and has a 2.0...
CPD: Multiple arrests in string of car break-ins
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple people were arrested Friday, June 2, 2023, after a series of car break-ins occurred across the city of Cullman. According...
‘Sweet Home Alabama just got a little sweeter!’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey made it official Friday, June 2, 2023: the Yellowhammer Cookie is Alabama’s official state cookie.
On Friday, Montgomery fourth...
Zip in for some fun!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The ribbon was cut on the grand opening of Smith Lake Ziplines Friday, June 2, with representatives from the Cullman Area...
2 arrested after dog found shot, burned and dumped
WEST POINT, Ala. – Two Cullman County men were arrested in connection to the alleged shooting and killing of a dog owned by one...
Obituary: Helen Anita Bowen
Funeral service for Helen Anita Bowen, age 71, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Eunice Lorrine Kimbrough
Eunice Lorrine Kimbrough, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2023...
Obituary: Jennifer Marie Summerford
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Jennifer Marie Summerford, 53, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Summerford passed...
Wallace State’s Emily Simon earns place on NFCA NJCAA All-American Team
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College Softball player Emily Simon has been selected as a member of 2023 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA)...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 2, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Sportsman Lake Park ‘All Day Fun’ event June 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, June 3, Cullman County Parks and Recreation will host “All Day Fun” at Sportsman Lake Park.
Train rides will go...
‘Be someone’s safe place’: West Point’s Sydney Carpentier reflects on Warrior years
WEST POINT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to West Point senior soccer player and color guard band member, Sydney Carpentier. She made...
Concerns of Police Survivors to host picnic at Sportsman Lake June 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, June 3, the Alabama chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) will host its annual picnic at Sportsman Lake...
Obituary: Randle “Happy” Hal Johnson
Funeral service for Hal Johnson, age 73, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Michael (Butch) Schaefers
With heartfelt sorrow we announce the passing of Michael (Butch) Schaefers on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at UAB hospital in Birmingham at the age...
Obituary: Joe Alan Mead
Funeral service for Joe Alan Mead, age 67, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Glenda Faye Grund
Funeral services for Glenda Faye Grund, 79, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Cold Springs runner Ethan Edgeworth breaks state 3,200-meter record
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Cold Springs High School rising senior Ethan Edgeworth saved his best performance for the last track and field meet of the 2022-2023 school...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 1, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
FAITH: Daystar ‘At the Movies’ series starts June 4
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Daystar Church has announced the return of “At the Movies,” a series of teachings led by Senior Pastor Jerry Lawson...
Nassetta, Gentry report mostly tame Memorial Day weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – Memorial Day weekend was mostly tame, according to both Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta.
According to...
Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame now accepting nominations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame (CVHOF), a mission spearheaded by Fairview native Col. Donald Fallin, aims to recognize and pay tribute...
Crane Hill’s Moore named to Mississippi College Dean’s List
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the Dean's List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic...
3 local students named to Mississippi College President’s List
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President's List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic...
Obituary: Mary Ann Winfrey
Funeral Service for Mary Ann Winfrey, age 68, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Ernie Ruth BeShears “Nana”
Funeral service for Ernie Ruth BeShears “Nana”, will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in...
Obituary: Allan Roy Martin
Allan Roy Martin, born New London, Connecticut, May 6, 1931 passed away on May 28, 2023 at Huntsville Hospital ICU with his daughter and...
Obituary: Lydon Scroggins
Lydon was born at Bessemer General Hospital and lived in Bessemer Gardens and Hueytown with his parents, Doc (Dolphus Lydon) Scroggins and Ellen Maunette...
4 local students named to Mississippi College President’s List
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President's List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 31, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 31, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Cold Springs is like my second home’: Cold Springs’ Chloe Shipp looks back on high school career
BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs' senior Chloe Shipp. She played basketball and volleyball her first two years in...
JSU announces spring 2023 graduates, releases President’s, Dean’s Lists
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - More than 900 students were awarded degrees as part of Jacksonville State University's Spring 2023 commencement on April 29.
Local students who...
City parks and rec partners with CIEE to host international college students
Cullman approved as host city for J-1 Visa Program through partnership with Council on International Educational Exchange
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports...
